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I can't help about the shape I'm in, I can't sing I ain't pretty and my legs are thin
But don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to
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If you want a vintage style, vintage sounding Strat - go CS. If you want something more modern, go Suhr.
Buying either used is sensible - but particularly with a Suhr, as they drop like a stone from new....
Just don't buy new...
I still have a slight yen for the Fender badge, but I've never doubted I picked the better guitar.
Everything is "just right" with it, neck, frets, action, finish. super resonant. Lovely selection of woods, beautifully put together. Trem works, tuners work, it's just like a Fender but about 20% better.
They do come up for sale 2nd hand if your willing to wait for one, I picked up mine 2nd hand off fleabay, 6 months old, metallic finish, no marks, no wear.
Peach still have a few of the ltd metallic ones in stock for £1699, hard to go wrong at that price if you want a new one.
If you don't mind me asking what styles of music do you all play?
I'm hoping to be able to pick up something 2nd hand, but it's unlikely as I'm left handed. High end 2nd hand lefties are like rocking horse shit. I need to sell a guitar first as well. So this isn't going to be a particularly quick process.
I can't help about the shape I'm in, I can't sing I ain't pretty and my legs are thin
But don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to
@CHRISB50 - I'm a dull, middle aged bluesy type of player - so my choice is probably as predictable as the music I make
jack the action up for a fat Philip Sayce tone and your home.
The only answer is to try some I guess.
In my heart of hearts I think I prefer the traditional choice of the Fender. It's the looks I suppose. Boring huh!
The Suhrs intrigue me more from the aspect of a different playing experience, and the V70 pick ups sound interesting. As @Zodiac51 has found, I'd imagine the builds are pretty perfect. Although obviously Fender CS don't knock out planks.
The lack of availability of 2nd hand Suhrs is a pain. Therefore I'd probably end up buying new. The drop in value between new and 2nd hand would be hard to swallow. You don't buy a new guitar with the intent of moving it on, but it's still something to consider I suppose.
@richardhomer that's the style I'd probably plump myself into as well. Hopefully no shame in that! And anyone who appreciates Greeny is ok in my book
@Jack_ I've never had a reliced guitar before. The CS I previously owned was a NOS. I would be interested to see what the fuss is about. I do like the look of them within reason. As I've said earlier in the thread, I'm a little more restricted as to the choices I have due to me playing the wrong way round. It's really annoying but a fact of life for southpaws.
I can't help about the shape I'm in, I can't sing I ain't pretty and my legs are thin
But don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to
Then I'd get the Fender and it more than likely wouldn't play as nice as the Suhr for my style and I'd sell that as well.
It's not an easy process tracking down guitars to try. Coda and Peach tend to have some stock. Guitar Guitar do as well, but their prices tend to be a bit higher.
I'd have to try before I bought something. The thought of speccing a guitar does appeal, but I'd always rather try before I buy. And a six month wait would be tough.
I bought my previous CS Strat from Peter Cooks. They always had a few nice guitars in stock, but are gone now. Shame as it was a good place.
I honestly can't think of anywhere else to look.
The classifieds here are a wasteland for left handed guitars. On Reverb there doesn't seem to be much about. I avoid Gumtree and the Bay like the plague as both just seem to attract lunatics.
You'd never believe it would be so difficult to spend a couple of grand!
I can't help about the shape I'm in, I can't sing I ain't pretty and my legs are thin
But don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to
I also know where you're coming from re: the dusty end. I guess it's the visual effect of the compound radius. I don't think it would put me off though.
My issue is the look of the HSS. I listened to a video last night and the HB sounded sweet. The added thickness of tone in the bridge that you get with a HB always sounds better to me than a SC. I just can't get over that it looks wrong to me though! I know you don't buy a guitar to look at but it's one thing I've never been able to get my head around. A HB with SC pickups on the same guitar just doesn't look right to my eyes. Shame as it sounds great.
I can't help about the shape I'm in, I can't sing I ain't pretty and my legs are thin
But don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to
Something will turn up eventually. Hopefully I have the cash when it does.
I can't help about the shape I'm in, I can't sing I ain't pretty and my legs are thin
But don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to
The Fender is probably a 'cooler' looking guitar but I value playability above all else.
Only Tom Anderson does playability better than Suhr in my view, which is why I have a few Andersons and a few Suhrs and no Fenders.
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I can't help about the shape I'm in, I can't sing I ain't pretty and my legs are thin
But don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to